Pope Leo surgery: recovering in his room after lung operation, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV is back in his room and recovering after undergoing surgery on his right lung, the Vatican said, with his public schedule cleared until 20 October.
Pope Leo surgery: recovering in his room after lung operation, Vatican says
The pope is recovering in his room after a successful operation on his right lung, according to a Vatican statement issued on Tuesday.
Vatican: operation went as planned
The surgery, in which the lower lobe of Leo's right lung was removed, was completed successfully, the Vatican said, describing it as on schedule and carried out exactly as planned.
"Successful, on schedule and as planned."
Leo had "now returned to his room" after the operation, where he is recovering, according to the statement.
First US-born pope, 71
Leo, 71, became the first US-born leader of the Roman Catholic church, a body of 1.4 billion members.
The Vatican announced that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Calendar cleared until 20 October
While the pope recovers, his official engagements are on hold.
- All of the pope's appointments are cancelled until 20 October.
Rubio offers prayers
US secretary of state Marco Rubio, a practising Catholic who has met the pope, said he and his wife were "united in prayers" for Leo.
The Vatican says Leo is back in his room and recovering; his calendar remains empty until 20 October.
